The teenager was diagnosed in September 2014 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

A month later, a blood clot was found in her brain, robbing her of her mobility, motor control and central function overnight.

Doctors later found her to be in a "persistent vegetative state", said Jameen's older sister, Janice, 21.

I can imagine Jameen doing all this. Jameen’s mother Cecilia Ng, when reporters were jotting down notes in their notebooks

Jameen was referred to Make-A-Wish by the Children's Cancer Foundation's branch at KK Women's and Children's Hospital last November.

When volunteers from Make-A-Wish visited Jameen and her family, they learnt about her aspiration to be a journalist - one who would visit developing countries, report on war-related issues and get her reports published.

Ms Ng, a mother of three, said of the visit to the Print Centre: "I liked how the papers were transported (before being packed). It looked like a dragon moving."

BIRTHDAY PARTY

The session ended with an intimate birthday party for Jameen, where she "blew out" the candle on her cake with the help of her sister, who fanned a calendar to snuff out the flame.

Commenting on the reporters who were whipping out their notebooks to jot down notes as they interviewed her, Ms Ng said: "I can imagine Jameen doing all this."

Make-A-Wish (Singapore) chief executive officer Judy Lim said they hope to gain the community's support in helping to grant wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

Their wishes "offer them hope, joy and strength when they need it most".